Carrara Marble Quarry Tour, Marble Museum & Local Food Tasting

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About the Activity

We will spend the first part of the tour in the Carrara mountains, where you will touch with your own hands different marble blocks and understand what makes our stone so special, later we will visit a unique museum to learn everything about the history and excavation methods of the past, comparing them to the modern techniques, finally we will visit the village of Colonnata, home of the quarry men for over 2000 years, to taste the unique lardo, a special type of cold cut cured in a marble basin.

2 hours 30 minutes

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Food and drink : Snacks. Snacks

Geologist and stone expert guide

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Maximum 8 travellers in this tour.

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Ponti Di Vara

Galleria Ponti Di Vara, Carrara, Italy, 54033We will spend the first part of the tour in the Carrara mountains, taking a few stops in front of different marble quarries, where you’ll learn everything about the history and methods of the excavation processes and understand how the experts transform a rock into a beautiful artwork or piece of furniture.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Colonnata

Carrara, Italy, 54033We will then make our way to the small village of Colonnata, home of the quarry men, where you'll be able to taste the famous Lardo di Colonnata, a special type of cold cut aged in a marble basin with its own special recipe.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

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Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

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Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English
Italian

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

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Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Rome time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Carrara Marble Quarries ExplorationCreated on 10 Oct 2022Created on 14 May 2025

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